Planting the Seminal Idea
When we think of the great leaders of the past, we may remember their accomplishments, but just as likely we remember some great idea–a seminal idea–which dominated their lives and drove them to...
View ArticleWhat Does God Require of Us?
All of us wrestle with the expectations that other people have of us. The only expectations that matter, ultimately, are God’s expectations. If we live up to those, with God’s help, we will be...
View ArticleA Call for Wisdom in Washington
A Call for Wisdom in Government Mel Lawrenz To our leaders in government: We will perish in foolishness if we do not grow in wisdom. We elected you to office to do near-impossible tasks: to defend us...
View ArticleTransformation of the Heart
Bill Lenz, pastor of Christ the Rock Community Church, recently informed me of a leadership development program called “Transformation of the Heart.” I’ve known Bill for many years and respect their...
View ArticleOnline seminar starting soon
For months now we have been preparing a special online learning experience for you that will help you make a greater impact in your work, your leadership, your family, your church, and your life. I...
View ArticleApplying “Getting Grounded”
Check back here for questions and comments applying part 1 of “Deepen Your Influence – the Online Seminar.” Who has been the most influential person in your life, and why? [comment below] What has been...
View ArticleEleven Nations—One Pursuit
If we want to pursue wisdom for our life and work we must reach beyond the circles we normally move in to find people who have the same questions we do, but whose life experiences are different than...
View ArticleApplying “Taking Initiative”
Check back here for questions and comments applying part 2 of “Deepen Your Influence – the Online Seminar.” After you view the seminar segment (“Taking Initiative”…) Where do you find the very best...
View ArticleA Call for Wisdom in Washington
To our leaders in government: We will perish in foolishness if we do not grow in wisdom. We elected you to office to do near-impossible tasks: to defend us in an unsafe world, to structure the basic...
View ArticleWalking Lightly in the Halls of Power
On this big news day in which power and influence are on people’s minds, Billy Graham turns 94-years-old. His life illustrates godly ambition. From “Sanctify Ambition” in Spiritual Influence: the...
View ArticleIn Times of Crisis
Helping people at a time of crisis is founded on the ministry of presence—of being there, in full awareness, responsiveness, and empathy. For any leader who is an activist at heart, the ministry of...
View ArticleLearn to Follow
Stories of Influence: Learn to Follow Learning to follow is an essential characteristic of life, work, and leadership. It helps us to influence others for the right reasons.
View ArticleWhy We Need to Persevere
Modeling Perseverance is one of the most powerful forms of spiritual influence. We don’t seem to use the word perseverance very often. Maybe because it has the word severe in it. Or maybe it seems a...
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“Spiritual leadership means awakening people to the creatures they really are in Christ. It is like rousing armies of people who are asleep to a great work they must do.” Spiritual Leadership Today BE...
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